Chapter 22: Group Training (part 2)

“…no.”

When Oliver asked that question, some terrified cadets opened their mouths to reply, but the voices that emerged was still full of fear.

Upon realizing this, Oliver burst out laughing and turned to gaze at the cadets.

“Don’t be afraid. You won’t die.”

As he spoke, he pointed towards the forest in front of him, a very familiar place.

‘This place…’

I was familiar with this place. It was the dark forest, where mana had changed the atmosphere and the terrain. It was one of the main story stages.

‘It’s amusing that such a place is near the academy.’ I mused.

The irony lay in the fact that, behind the commotion about a demon infiltrating the academy, there existed a mountain where demons roamed freely.

The mountain was sealed with a formidable barrier by the Emperor himself and it was impenetrable unless one was a noble-class demon. Regular patrols ensured that the security around this mountain was even tighter than that of the Academy itself.

“From now on, let’s form groups of six.”

Following that, the cadets began uniting one by one. Some cadets moved straight out, aligning with Syrah.

Even though the instructor guaranteed safety, there was no place more secure than by the side of a 3-star summoner.

However…

“Ian Clark, Syrah Acacia. The two of you should refrain from joining a group.”

“…why?” I asked.

“Wait for now.”

Syrah complained about being a 1-star summoner, but her excuse didn’t hold.

Eventually, as the cadets formed groups of six, but me and Syrah stood ambivalently, awaiting Oliver’s instructions.

“Well, they should be here soon.”

Oliver said so and waited for someone. As expected, not long after, other instructor’s in charge showed up with their respective cadets.

Oliver frowned upon seeing such tardiness.

“You’re late.”

“It was due to the injuries we sustained because someone failed to tank adequately.”

“Hell, shouldn’t your injuries have healed by now?”

“Ahahaha, it’s just two minutes. Don’t bicker in front of cadets…”

When Oliver met Playna, an instructor in the next class, they started arguing. Clara, the instructor in charge of another class, stepped in to stop it.

Observing Oliver and Playna bickering, it became apparent that they were close friends. 

“Oh, Ian!”

“You’re here too, Ian?”

While the instructors argued, the cadets brought by them approached me and Syrah.

Upon seeing them, the reason for the instructor’s intervention became clear to me.

‘There are only six 3-star summoners.’

Effective learning required collaboration with peers of similar levels, and all six of the cadets gathered here were 3-star summoners.

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[Third Person POV]

“You already know each other, even if we don’t introduce you, right?”

At Oliver’s question, the cadets nodded. During the midterm exam, they had been rivals fighting for the top, forming some close relationships.

As talented cadets, they understood why they were the only ones present.

“This mountain is primarily inhabited by low-level demons… it’s a perfect training ground for cadets with 1-star and 2-star summons, but it poses a disappointing challenge for those of you with 3-star summons.”

For 3-star summons, the lowest level demons were exceedingly easy to defeat. The curriculum needed to match their skill levels, and that was the priority in their learning.

“For you guys, we have prepared intermediate demons to the top of this mountain. It wasn’t an easy find.”

“Instructor, that phrasing.”

“Yeah, you guys are a team from now on. It is your assignment to capture those intermediate demons by the end of today.”

After the instructors left to monitor the other cadets, the six of them gathered, exchanging looks.

At that moment, Elton, who was from a count’s house, casually spoke up, “There’s no need for introductions. We all know each other anyway.”

Stella, Syrah, and Cobie, who was from a marquise house nodded in agreement. 

Noah, unaware of the details, followed suit.

Ian and Syrah, also uninterested in introductions, remained silent.

As the atmosphere took a turn, Elton addressed the cadets, “Now then. Let me tell you one thing. Don’t get in my way.”

“…what?”

“Do you think it would take six 3-star summoners to catch only intermediate level demons? They are just underestimating us.” Saying so Elton left the group, Cobie, who noticed, also followed him. 

As the two gradually went out of sight, the remaining four didn’t consider leaving.

Because…

“Are those two idiots?”

“Hehh, Ian. You’ve got a flower in both hands. Isn’t that great?”

“Uh-huh, is that so?”

It was evident that the remaining cadets had quite a good relationship with each other.

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